Ice Lollies For Colds And Infections

Roots/Echinacea ice lollies

To make the tincture:

20 g fresh echinacea root80 ml vodka

For the ice lollies:

2 medium-sized red chillis8 cm root ginger240 ml honey1 sachet animal gelatine800 ml cranberry juiceJuice of 2 large lemons80 ml Echinacea Tincture (see above) 1. 1. Wash and chop the echinacea root, then put in a jar and pour over the vodka to cover completely. Leave for 2-4 weeks.2. 2. Wash and slice the chillis. Peel and thinly slice the ginger.3. 3. Combine the chillis, ginger, honey, gelatine and cranberry juice in a saucepan, then stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Take off the heat and leave to cool. Sieve into a bowl.4. 4. When the drained liquid is cool, stir in the lemon juice and Echinacea Tincture. Pour into ice lolly moulds and freeze.

NB. Contains alcohol so not suitable for children.

Use: Take during colds and infection - 1 a day for up to 2 weeks. Each lolly contains one typical dose of Echinacea.

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